A rectangular block weighing rests on a table such that the area of contact is

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

A rectangular block weighing

300\,\text{N}

rests on a table such that the area of contact is

0.75\,\text{m}^2

. (i) What physical quantity is represented by

300\,\text{N}

? (ii) Calculate the pressure exerted by the block on the table.